Retrogrades › Jupiter › 2028
Jupiter is retrograde once in 2028: Jan 12 – May 13 in Virgo.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2027 | Jan 12, 2028, 3:48 AM ET | May 13, 2028, 3:58 PM ET | Aug 11, 2028 | 27°31′ ♍︎ Virgo 17°32′ |
Jan 12, 2028 – May 13, 2028 · 122 days
Jupiter turns retrograde at 27°31′ Virgo on Jan 12, 2028, 3:48 AM ET (2028-01-12 08:48 UTC) and direct at 17°32′ Virgo on May 13, 2028, 3:58 PM ET (2028-05-13 19:58 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to work routines, health and details.
Shadow: Oct 17, 2027 – Aug 11, 2028.
Jupiter rules growth, luck, learning and belief. It turns retrograde for about four months every year or so; astrologers treat this as a time for inner growth — revisiting plans, studies and convictions — rather than outward expansion.
Retrograde motion is an optical effect: Earth and Jupiter move at different speeds, so Jupiter appears to drift backward against the stars for a while. Our dates are station times — when the apparent motion reverses — calculated with Astronomy Engine; see the methodology.
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Jupiter is retrograde once in 2028: Jan 12 – May 13 in Virgo.
About 122 days in total during 2028; each retrograde lasts 122 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 299 days.
The pre-shadow starts when Jupiter first reaches the degree where it will turn direct; the post-shadow ends when it passes the degree where it turned retrograde. The dates are in the table above.
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.